Nethief.S

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Oct. 7, 2005

Detection updated on:

Feb. 9, 2007

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Nethief.S is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

Nethief.S does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.